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Married Persons Living Apart
Living Apart
If you live apart from your
spouse and meet certain tests,
you may be able to file as head
of household even if you aren't
divorced or legally separated.
If you qualify to file as head of
household instead of married
filing separately, your standard
deduction will be higher.
Also, your tax may be lower, and
you may be able to claim the
earned income credit.
See Head of Household, later.
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